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Few things are as delightfully indulgent as a pedicure. Yet with all the hustle and bustle in the work week, finding the time for a professional treatment is next to impossible. Fortunately, with a few simple tips and tricks, you can pamper your pieds at home with ease. So kick back and get ready to treat your toes to a taste of the good life.

Ask and you shall receive. In response to your request for more makeup dos and don’ts, we’ve once again polled our Pür Minerals beauty experts for the top beauty tricks and faux pas. From clumpy mascara to caked on blush, these mineral makeup tips will help steer you straight and keep you looking your best all year long.

No matter how well you think you’ve gauged your trick-or-treater turnout this year, that candy surplus is almost inevitable. And while you may be able to pass some of the sugary burden onto your coworkers, when it comes to the break room candy bowl, it’s every girl for herself. While there’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat, by limiting the quantity and knowing which sweets to splurge on, you can keep those extra calories at bay and save your strength for the season’s main event—Thanksgiving dinner.Don’t Go NutsIf given the choice between pure chocolate and a nutty medley, keep in mind that the added ingredient(s) often come with added calories. A serving of peanut M&M’s packs ten more calories and three more grams of fat than its chocolaty cousin. However, if you’re jonesing for that extra crunch, pick almonds over peanuts. In addition to being slightly healthier, almond options generally contain fewer nuts due to their size and cost.

As breast cancer awareness month comes to a close, we’d like to remind Pür fans everywhere to continue to take part in the fight and help raise public consciousness throughout the year. Check your local events listings and visit the National Breast Cancer Foundation for ways to help increase awareness and support this worthy cause.

Like any other part of the body, hands and nails need regular TLC to keep them healthy and beautiful. Even if you’re a regular at the local nail salon, you might be surprised to learn just how demanding those ten digits are. For the rest of us, consider this a crash course on the dos and don’ts of basic hand and nail care.